Crime Scene Investigator Job Description

A Crime Scene Investigator is a person who works at a crime scene to collect evidence, test and analyze it for physical evidence, and notify the authorities.

Examples of crimes where CSIs work include: murders, sexual assaults, kidnappings, arson, and crimes involving narcotics.

Crime Scene Investigators may also work in investigations involving weapons, explosives, and fires.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for Crime Scene Investigators to work with us in order to help solve some of the most complex crimes that have been committed. If you have the skills and the drive to help us, then we would love to have you on our team.

Crime Scene Investigator Duties:

• Perform all duties of a crime scene investigator, including preservation, collection, and analysis of physical evidence
• Proactively assess risk, investigate, and document crime scenes
• Report any discoveries to law enforcement officers
• Collect and preserve physical evidence
• Gather, organize, and compile information
• Research and interview witnesses
• Train other investigators
• Perform other duties as assigned

Crime Scene Investigator Responsibilities:

• Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects, and other relevant parties to gather evidence, assist law enforcement, and uphold the integrity of investigations
• Assist in the processing of evidence, and perform chemical, trace, and gunshot residue testing
• Assist in preparing reports and affidavits for court
• Assist in communication with victims and witnesses during the investigation process
• Perform other duties as required by law enforcement

Requirements And Skills:

• Proven experience investigating criminal activity
• Knowledge of crime scene evidence collection, preservation, analysis, and documentation
• Knowledge of the use of digital and photographic images, as well as written reports
• Knowledge of motor vehicle accident reconstruction and reconstruction techniques
• Knowledge of current trends

[Company Name] is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company. We are committed to building a team that reflects our values of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders and ages, as well as veterans and individuals.